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2018 02 09 The Honorable James Mattis Visit

(FORT BENNING. Ga) - Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis visited the Army's 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade on Kelley at Fort Benning, Feb. 9, 2018. Secretary Mattis spoke to leaders and Soldiers of the Army's newest brigade about their training and readiness for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and thanked the Soldiers for their service. 1st SFAB leaders and Soldiers were honored and thanked Secretary Mattis for taking the time to visit before their deployment.

(FORT BENNING. Ga) - Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis visited the Army's 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade on Kelley at Fort Benning, Feb. 9, 2018. Secretary Mattis spoke to leaders and Soldiers of the Army's newest brigade about their training and readiness for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and thanked the Soldiers for their service. 1st SFAB leaders and Soldiers were honored and thanked Secretary Mattis for taking the time to visit before their deployment. (photos by: Patrick A. Albright - MCoE/PAO Photographer)